U Turn

About U Turn

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• Making / Production
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About

U Turn is a Kannada language mystery thriller television series that aired in 2016. It is based on the 2016 Indian Tamil-language film of the same name, directed by Pawan Kumar. The show follows the story of Rachana, a young journalist, who gets caught up in a series of mysterious events after she covers a story on traffic violations at a major junction in Bengaluru.

Rachana, played by Shraddha Srinath, starts investigating the phenomenon of motorists illegally removing a traffic barricade to make a u-turn on a flyover. As she delves deeper into the case, she begins to uncover dark secrets and encounters unexpected twists and turns that threaten her life and everyone around her.

Making / Production

U Turn was produced by Pawan Kumar Films and distributed by Jayanna Films. The series was shot entirely in Bengaluru, showcasing familiar locations from the city. Pawan Kumar, who also directed the original film, took charge of the show's direction, ensuring a seamless transition from the big screen to television.

Actors

• Shraddha Srinath as Rachana, the journalist
• Dilip Raj as Inspector Nayak, investigating officer
• Radhika Chetan as Chethana, Rachana's friend
• Skanda Ashok as Aditya, Rachana's colleague

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The television series U Turn is an adaptation of the successful Tamil film of the same name.
• The show received critical acclaim for its gripping storyline and strong performances.
• U Turn was one of the first Kannada television series to explore the mystery thriller genre.
• Shraddha Srinath's portrayal of Rachana garnered praise from both the audience and critics.

Awards

No awards were given specifically to the television series U Turn. However, the original Tamil film received several accolades, including Best Screenplay and Best Actress at the Filmfare Awards South.

Quotes

• "Sometimes, the biggest turns in life happen at the most unexpected places." - Rachana
• "In a city of millions, everyone has a secret." - Inspector Nayak

Music, Soundtrack

• The television series U Turn featured a haunting and atmospheric background score that added to the suspense and tension of the story.
• The show did not have a separate soundtrack release and mainly relied on the original film's music.
• The film's soundtrack composed by Poorna Chandra Tejaswi received critical acclaim for its unique and intense sound.